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What is an absolute phrase?
A. a set of two or more words that adds detail to a verb and together functions as an adverb
B. a set of two or more words that together functions like a noun
C. a set of two or more words that adds detail to a noun and together functions like an adjective
D. a set of two or more words that includes a noun and a modifier and modifies a sentence
A. a set of two or more words that adds detail to a verb and together functions as an adverb
B. a set of two or more words that together functions like a noun
C. a set of two or more words that adds detail to a noun and together functions like an adjective
D. a set of two or more words that includes a noun and a modifier and modifies a sentence
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GPT-5 mini
D.
An absolute phrase (nominative absolute) contains a noun or pronoun plus a modifier (often a participle) and adds information about the whole clause or sentence rather than modifying a single word. It’s usually set off by commas.
Example: "Her arms folded across her chest, she waited." (noun + modifier modifying the sentence)
An absolute phrase (nominative absolute) contains a noun or pronoun plus a modifier (often a participle) and adds information about the whole clause or sentence rather than modifying a single word. It’s usually set off by commas.
Example: "Her arms folded across her chest, she waited." (noun + modifier modifying the sentence)
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